The Portland daily press., 1887-05-05
SUBURBAN NEWS.

The Portland and Rochester railroad COM
pany have large force employed grading
up the track between this station and Cor
ham. Work on the new turn table is pro-
crossing and the table will be ready to oper-
ate in few days.
There has been a large increase of passen-
ger travel on the "Shoo fly train since the
middle Of April. The travelling community
are much pleased with the accommodation
afforded by the extra trains to the city.
William Cragin is adding a story to his
dwelling on Spring street, and making large
improvements on the house and about the
premises.
Messrs. Skillings and Scates are recon-
structing the old rink building, enlarging
and converting it into four tenement
house.
Repairing and building now is in progress
in all directions. Mechanics in every de-
partment have abundance of work at hand.
Some hfty teet OF the penstock, located be-
tween the Leatherboard Mills and HaskelPs
SIX Factory, broke down Monday and
working on the staging erected for making
repairs, fell into the water, but succeeded in
getting out without serious injury
Ildings were received a few days ago of
the death OF Mr.. Abraham Parker at lnde-
pendence, California. Mr. Parker was for
merly resident of this village. He was
born in Limington, Me-, and learned the
blacksmith trade, and came to this village at
an early age. Here he worked during his
minority, and married lady of this village.
In 1S49, in company with his brother and
others, he Journeyed across the plains to Cal
ifOrnia, and spent most of his life in the Pa
ciic States, where he accumulated a large
property. He has made short visits among
his friends in this village at stated periods.
The last visit was some two years ago, ac-
comDanled by his niece. He died April 26th,
at his home In Independence, saged e6 years.
He has son residing at Baldwin, Me-, who
is now at the home of his deceased father
The Universalist fair and entertainment
commenced at Odd Fellows Hall yesterday
afternoon. There was fine display of fam
cy and ornamental articles. Members of the
different church societies in the village made
liberal donations and loan of articles to aid
the object. The Japanese booth, under the
charge Of Mrs. Charles Paine, was elegantly
iitted up. Mrs. Longley. Of Cumberland
Mills, and Mr.. Marcy of Portland, each
loaned large collection of works of art.
Last evening the entertainment consisted of
instrumental music by Prof. Quimby and
wife; piano and cornet duet by Mrs. Jordan
ana WINE Maybury singing by male
quartette, and by the Universalist choirs.
Rev. e. Martin, late pastor of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, returned from the
conference Tuesday and spent the day in the
village among old friends. He has with.
drawn from active pastrol service and will
make his home at Auburn with his son
spending portion of his time in Portland
and making his winter home in the South
lie Is slowly recovering his health, but the
effects Of the winters sickness is very no.
ticeable.
The friends of Mr.. Dwinal Pride will be
pleased to learn that he is slowly recovering
from the effects Of his injuries. He was able
to move about the house a little Tuesday
His physician give announcement that he
will be on the street again before long.
j. E. Chandler, Esq, has disposed of hi:
property in this village and will locate in
Augusta.